AU - Nowra - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

Solid contest with plenty of last start winners. INFANT WARRIOR (1) justified the short price when she held off the challengers to get the job done over this trip at Hawkesbury in good style. Can handle the 4lbs weight rise and prove hard to stop. THE NETBALL QUEEN (2) on the ten-day back-up when she sped to the front for a blistering 3.5 len victory over 5f at Wyong. Will go quickly again from the inside draw in what shapes as a competitive contest. VANTANTE (6) failed to stretch out in the heavy (9) going with a fading sixth over 5f at Kembla Grange. Can stalk the good tempo and improve quickly. FINE WINE (3) returns after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished her last campaign impressively, scoring by a nose over 5f at Gosford. May need this but monitor any strong market support.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite, won by a long-neck at Hawkesbury Mdn February 19 over 5f defeating In Circles with 127lbs at $2.30. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange 2&3yo Mdn on February 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind She's Assort carrying 125lbs at $9. Returned solid figures last start and hard to stop here. 1st Pick 1 Infant Warrior Jockey: Deanne Panya Trainer: Marc & Mitchell Conners J: Deanne Panya T: Marc & Mitchell Conners	202	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite, won by a long-neck at Hawkesbury Mdn February 19 over 5f defeating In Circles with 127lbs at $2.30. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange 2&3yo Mdn on February 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind She's Assort carrying 125lbs at $9. Returned solid figures last start and hard to stop here.
2	Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by 3.5 len at Wyong Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 21 over 5f defeating Blue Suede Hooves with 126lbs at $1.55. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn on February 11 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Showtime Shadow carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Massive victory last start, hard to catch from the inside gate. 2nd Pick 2 The Netball Queen Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Rodney Bailey J: Jess Taylor T: Rodney Bailey	92	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by 3.5 len at Wyong Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 21 over 5f defeating Blue Suede Hooves with 126lbs at $1.55. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn on February 11 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Showtime Shadow carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Massive victory last start, hard to catch from the inside gate.
7	Was well-supported at debut, won tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.1 len at Orange Mdn-Sw February 14 over 5f defeating Kingdom Heart with 125lbs at $3.20. Promising type who looks up to this tougher contest. 3rd Pick 7 Mystic Air Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jarrod Austin J: Non Runner T: Jarrod Austin	105	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, won tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.1 len at Orange Mdn-Sw February 14 over 5f defeating Kingdom Heart with 125lbs at $3.20. Promising type who looks up to this tougher contest.

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